The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-09

the material interests of the people. Hence
his support He described in detail the
States financial Improvement and the restor.
alton Of her credit in London and New York,
and the advantages to the people in reduced
rates of interest.
He said when Gov. Nichols went out Of
office the Governors salary warrants wers
not worth forty CENTS, on the dollar: now all
officers are paid cash, and warrants OF no
public institutions are offered on the market.
He reviewed increased assessments, due to
the leyees retaining the land, and showed
the growth OF the. States industries, IN
creased crops. etticlent collecting of taxes
and the decreased expenses. Time is rapidly
approaching when the school system will be
improved.
Major Bnrke'exploded..th charge Of oppo-
sition of the State administration to Cleva-
land, and showed that MeEnery and his
friends had been the original supporters of
were opposing him.. After the patronage
had been given to the 'reformerSn MeSsrs.
McEnery, Enstis. Burke and others had
made speeches and earnestly supported
Cleveland, setting an example TO the re.
formers OF
PARTY FIDELITY.
He criticized the Nichols campaign %
opening with on approval of the East Baton
Rouge campaign of 1875, yet condemning
similar campaign IN 1878 when Nichols was
no candidate.
He said Gen. Nichols now claims his deela-
rations i'll 1884 III the Hunt bolt was aimed
OF local leaders, yet he has taken the chief Of
those very local leaders to his bosom. The as,
saults OF this campaign We're leyeled against
the party In clear, unnlstakabla terms. Nc
Emery did not criticize Nlchoils appoint
ments except in contrast and to show incon-
sistency.
The fact was the further use Of troops In
Louisiana was settled in Washington in Feb
| ruary, 1877, when Grant declared the peo-
necticut and New York. March IS, Nicholls
| declared the Government established, and
that he would make no further compromises.
| The criticism was on his methods. acts and
| policies after the military had been taken Oh
and the government established.
Major Burke discussed the proposed pardon
Of Anderson and Wells, and Nicholls' letter
to the Hayes commission, declaring in favor
OF the oblitei alton Of the color line in poll
had charged Nichols with desire or inten-
| lion to Africanize the State, but cited the
East Feliciana organization OF former colored
| Republicans into Democrats on the platform
Of 1876, and declared the practical operas
ton of such policy would place the balance
of power in the hands of the negro in twenty
parishes OF Louisiana, and
WOULD MoNGRELIzE THE PARTY,
and imperil white supremacy.
He criticized the course of Gov. Nichols
in his Tens,s message in condemning citi-
zens before trial, cited instances Of PERSONAL
ism. and the partisanship OF the reformers
in sending Gen. Ogden. the hero of the Four
| teenth of September and the captor of tho
Supreme Court, to his grave in humiliation
merely because he was supported by Gov.
McEnery and his friends. Gov. Nichols de-
clares his. purpose to be, the unity and har-
mony OF the party, yet ne insusurates and
encourages q campaign, OF detraction and
war on ,McEnery and other Democrats and
upon the Democratic party. Major Burke
New York. Maryland and Virginia, and warned
the Il people against repeating the experience
misrale after year, OF internal strife: hoped
the day would 50 soon come when Democrats
of the State and join in aligning Louisiana
with the splendid prosperity of other States.
Major Burke WAS frequently interrupted
by applause, and was listened to attentively
throughout his speech, which consumed ono
hour: This ended the speaking and the
meeting adjourned.
The Governor was serenaded tonight The
party leaves for Bastrop IN the morning.